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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.H3: device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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As reported, during an angiogram of the leg, the hub of a flexor ansel guiding sheath separated upon removal of another manufacturer¿s atherectomy catheter from the device.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures or experience any adverse effects due to this event.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.Summary of event: as reported, during an angiogram of the leg, the hub of a flexor ansel guiding sheath separated upon removal of another manufacturer¿s atherectomy catheter from the device.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures or experience any adverse effects due to this event.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, and quality control procedures were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned to cook for investigation.A document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device history record found no relevant non-conformances on the final or sub-assembly lots.A review of complaint history found no additional complaints for this lot number.The product ifu cautions ¿in order to ensure device compatibility, choose a sheath size large enough to accommodate the maximum outer diameter of any device that will be placed through the sheath.¿ the ifu also cautions ¿all interventional or diagnostic instruments used with this product should move freely through the valve and sheath to avoid damage.¿ the ifu states ¿when inserting, manipulating or withdrawing a device through the sheath, always maintain sheath position.¿ a review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.The information provided upon review of the dmr, dhr, and ifu suggests that there is evidence the device was manufactured to specification.There is no evidence of non-conforming devices in-house or in the field.Based on the information provided and the results of the investigation, cook has concluded that a component failure contributed to this event.Attempts to obtain additional information from the customer were unsuccessful, and the customer did not return the device to cook.The risk analysis for this failure mode was reviewed and no additional escalation was required.The appropriate personnel have been notified, and cook will continue to monitor for similar events.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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